Young Entrepreneurs Academy seeks business-minded youth

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Jul 12, 2014 at 12:48 PM

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The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, an after-school program for area middle and high school students, is now accepting applications for next school year.

YEA! guides local students in starting a company, from generating business ideas, conducting market research, writing business plans, and pitching business ideas to a panel of investors for funding to launch their own businesses. Last year five YEA! class members started their own companies for everything from gluten-free dog treats to custom photo products.

The Canandaigua YEA! program is open to all students grades six to 12, including home school students, in the following school districts: Bloomfield, Canandaigua, Marcus Whitman, Midlakes, Naples, Red Jacket, and Victor. The class will be held again at Finger Lakes Community College from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights, from November 2014 to May 2015.

Scholarship and program applications are available to download www.canandaiguachamber.com or can be requested by contacting YEA! program manager Marty Wallace at 394-4400 or YEA!@canandaiguachamber.com. Applications must submitted by October 13, 2014; applicants are urged to apply early.